John Harbaugh Signs Three-Year Extension with Baltimore Ravens, Securing His Future Through 2028
John Harbaugh, the second-longest tenured NFL head coach, has signed a three-year extension with the Baltimore Ravens, keeping him in charge through 2028. The 62-year-old coach entered the final year of his previous deal in 2025, and this extension ensures his place with the Ravens for the foreseeable future. Ravensโ owner Steve Bisciotti prioritized the extension, praising Harbaugh for his consistency, adaptability, and leadership over the years.
Since taking the reins in 2008, Harbaugh has led the Ravens to a 172-104 regular-season record and a 13-11 postseason record, including a Super Bowl XLVII victory over his brother Jim Harbaughโs San Francisco 49ers. Only Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers has coached longer for a single team in the NFL. Harbaughโs leadership and track record have earned him a respected spot among the leagueโs elite coaches.
Harbaughโs tenure has been marked by sustained success, including 12 playoff appearances and only two losing seasons. His Ravens teams have reached the AFC Championship game four times and made it to the divisional round 10 times. However, critics often point to the lack of playoff success since his Super Bowl win, as Harbaughโs postseason record has been 4-7 since 2013. Despite the criticism, Harbaughโs consistent regular-season performance and ability to lead a competitive team year after year has earned him the respect of both players and ownership.
โIโd lay down my life for my brother, but I would not let him win a football game,โ Jim Harbaugh famously quipped, showcasing the fierce competitiveness that runs in the Harbaugh family.
Harbaughโs success is also reflected in his ability to help develop players into stars. Under his coaching, quarterback Lamar Jackson transformed from a raw talent to a two-time MVP. Harbaugh also played a key role in the legacies of defensive stars like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, helping both maximize their potential and achieve greatness. His ability to nurture talent and build a strong team culture has been integral to the Ravens’ sustained success.
As Harbaugh enters his 18th season with the Ravens, the 2025 squad looks poised to make another deep playoff run, with Jackson and a talented roster at their disposal. With the stability of Harbaughโs extension, the Ravens have a steady hand at the helm as they aim to overcome the challenges of teams like Kansas City and finally capture another championship. The 2025 NFL season could be Harbaughโs opportunity to push his team to new heights and achieve the elusive postseason success that has so far eluded him in the latter half of his career.
The signing of Harbaugh to a long-term extension brings added stability to an already elite franchise, and Ravens fans will be eagerly watching to see how their team performs as they look to finally break through in the playoffs.